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Far Cortical Locking Versus Standard Locking Plate Fixation for Distal Femur Fractures
July 2024
Far Cortical Locking Versus Standard Locking Plate Fixation for Distal Femur Fractures
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Does Far Cortical Locking Improve Fracture Healing in Distal Femur Fractures: A Randomised, Controlled, Prospective Multicentre Study.
J Clin Med . 2023 Dec 7;12(24):7554.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
28 elderly patients with acute distal femur fractures or periprosthetic fractures of the hip or knee were randomized to receive either far cortical locking (FCL; n=16) or standard locking plate fixation (LPF; n=12). Outcomes of interest included the radiographic union scale (RUS) and time to union. RUS scores at 3 and 6 months were similar between the two groups, whereas time to union was signific...
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